From drones to space travel, Richard has it covered as he’s named New Airspace Users Director at NATS

NATS, the Fareham-based provider of air navigation services, has appointed Richard Ellis as a director to drive commercial business for new airspace users. He joins NATS... READ MORE »

Plans to boost flight limit at Farnborough Airport could create 950 jobs & add £220m to UK economy

Farnborough Airport has submitted plans to lift its flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000 a year by 2040, an increase of 40 per cent. That includes doubling the number of... READ MORE »

Aeroplane engineers of the future take flight at Soton Uni with new Boeing-funded simulator

A new state-of-the-art flight simulator has arrived at the University of Southampton to help train the next generation of aeroplane engineers. Kitted out with 180-degree... READ MORE »

Farnborough Airport marks net zero milestone with million litres of sustainable aviation fuel sold

Farnborough Airport has announced the sale of its millionth litre of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Having started offering SAF to customers in 2021, it’s since... READ MORE »

It’s take-off for new collaboration at Farnborough Airport with renowned photographer David Yarrow

Farnborough Airport has teamed up with Maddox Gallery to bring the work of world-famous British photographer David Yarrow to the halls of their passenger terminal. The... READ MORE »

Southampton Uni scientists use drones to airlift sensors onto glaciers and measure global warming

Researchers from the University of Southampton flew out to Iceland recently equipped with a new device to measure the real-time effects of climate change. The sensors... READ MORE »

And we’re off! Aviation minister joins local leaders for opening of Soton Airport runway extension

Hampshire business representatives and senior politicians were joined by UK Aviation Minister Baroness Vere last week for the official opening of the newly extended... READ MORE »

FAC gets ready for tomorrow’s annual conference on all things space, defence and civil aerospace

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium holds its annual conference tomorrow, Thursday 28th September, with plenty of industry heavyweights lined up as guest speakers. Titled... READ MORE »

Hampshire firm finds race, age and gender bias still poses barriers for those returning to STEM jobs

STEM Returners in Fareham have shared findings that recruitment biases against race, age and gender are continuing to prevent STEM professionals from making a return to... READ MORE »

Satellite builders launch new partnership to help protect and defend critical space infrastructure

Alton’s In-Space Missions is teaming up with fellow aerospace firm LMO as they explore the use of small satellite platforms in monitoring other satellites orbiting... READ MORE »